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Green credit policy drives ESG convergence among polluting firms
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterNew research demonstrates that China's Green Credit Guidelines significantly strengthen the peer effect in ESG compliance among brown firms. Using a natural experiment approach, the study reveals how environmental regulations create behavioural convergence in corporate sustainability practices, though with asymmetric effects across different market contexts.
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- China Finance Review International
Breakthrough in multifunctional nanocomposites: From sensing to information protection
ResearchRecently, Wei Tao Huang Research Team published a groundbreaking study in the journal Research, introducing a multifunctional trimetallic gold–silver–chromium nanocomposite (Au–Ag–Cr NCs). These nanocomposites have been applied in various fields, including multimode and multianalyte sensing, advanced arithmetic and reversible logic operations, and large-scale information security protection. This study not only updates the preparation paradigm of multimetallic nanomaterials but also paves the way for new applications in molecular information technology.
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- National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province, Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China, Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province
Cross-kingdom RNA Weapon Weakens Banana Immunity to Fusarium Wilt
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceFusarium wilt, one of the most devastating diseases of bananas, continues to threaten global production. Researchers have now uncovered how the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) deploys a virulent microRNA-like RNA, Foc-milR87, to suppress the banana immune system. This small RNA infiltrates plant cells and targets MaPTI6L, a gene encoding an AP2 transcription factor that activates defense signaling. By blocking MaPTI6L expression, Foc-milR87 weakens salicylic acid (SA) -related immunity and promotes infection. Importantly, natural single-nucleotide variations in the 3′UTR of MaPTI6L in resistant banana varieties prevent Foc-milR87 binding, suggesting a promising strategy for breeding Fusarium-resistant cultivars through genome editing.
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- Horticulture Research
The RNA trio that arms pear trees against fungal attacks
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science- Journal
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Scientists decode the survival secrets of a rare Chinese maple
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA new study has assembled the first high-quality chromosome-level genome of Acer pentaphyllum, one of the world’s most endangered and ornamental maples. The findings reveal how the species’ genome adapted to the harsh dry-hot valleys of western China through expansions and positive selection of genes related to photosynthesis, plant hormone signaling, and pathogen defense. Population genomic analyses across 28 wild populations uncovered low genetic diversity, high inbreeding, and accumulation of harmful mutations, especially at range edges. These results provide essential genetic insights for guiding conservation planning and genetic rescue of this critically endangered species.
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- Horticulture Research
Cleaner diesel engines may come from water itself
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University- Journal
- Carbon Research
Visualizing ancient proteins: New staining technique reliably detects collagen in fossils
Okayama University of Science- Journal
- Journal of Proteome Research
Rising demands, rising performance: AFLW players push limits in finals season
University of South AustraliaAs the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) finals edge closer, players across the league are preparing to push their limits. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that AFLW players are pushing their physical limits more than ever before.
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- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Ship emissions found to warm the planet more than expected
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University- Journal
- Carbon Research